Science Jobs in San Diego, CA
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
$78600 - $118910 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Data Scientist – Physical Sciences and Engineering - Flexible Location U.S. At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. If you’re a domain specialist in physical sciences or engineering with strong R proficiency and a passion for developing impactful, data-driven solutions; come join our team of professionals and help us make a difference through data science and scientific expertise.
Avidity Biosciences
$120700 - $164900 Per year
San Diego, CA
Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies.
Scripps Research Translational Institute
$78000 - $108000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Under guidance and in collaboration with others, the candidate will perform research in the areas of cell biology and chemical biology, specifically focusing on hit-to-lead drug discovery of small molecule and peptide drug candidates discovered through Calibr’s DNA-encoded library (DEL) platform. Leveraging the unique scientific environment of Scripps Research, Calibr-Skaggs has created a portfolio of drug candidates, shaping a new paradigm for advancing nonprofit biomedical research to impact patients while re-investing in further innovative research.
Mirador Therapeutics, Inc.
$125000 - $165000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
The company’s Mirador360TM precision development engine leverages the latest advances in human genetics and cutting-edge data science to rapidly advance new precision medicines for patients living with chronic immune-mediated inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. A key focus of this role will be to integrate genetic, multiomics, and longitudinal clinical data in patient and population cohort studies to evaluate patient stratification and predict treatment response across subsets of immune-mediated diseases.
Shelby American, Inc.
$220000 - $260000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space. This position works with other development team members, external key opinion leaders, patient advocacy organizations, CROs, clinical sites, and consultants to ensure the appropriate scientific rigor in the clinical program.
EPM Scientific - Phaidon International
$200000 - $230000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
This role involves partnering with clinical operations, translational teams, and other team members to develop and refine clinical plans, author key clinical and regulatory documents, and ensure the delivery and interpretation of clinical data. Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of communication strategies to support ongoing and concluded studies, including KOL interactions, advisory boards, medical meetings, congresses, publications, and other materials.
Amazon
San Diego, CA
As a successful Economist, you are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data, leads problem solving, guides development of new frameworks, writes code, is excited about investigations and algorithms, and can credibly interface between technical teams and business stakeholders. Our team members have an opportunity to be on the forefront of marketing measurement thought leadership by working on some of the most difficult problems in the industry with some of the best product managers, scientists, economists, and software developers in the business.
Avidity Biosciences
$237500 - $262500 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Job Title:Director, Data Science, R&D Location:San DiegoPosition type:FLSA:Full time ExemptDepartment:Finance ID:AI Innovation7100-2025-6Strive to Bring a Profound Difference to our PatientsAt Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).
Scripps Research
$90000 - $130000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Design and execution of project plans involving characterization of signaling pathways, phosphoflow, immune cell profiling, cell processing from xenograft models, cytotoxicity, proliferation, activation, and survival assays with a strong focus on flow cytometry and ELISA. Gene editing of primary human immune cells using state of the art technologies like CRISPR, TALEN, and other endonucleases while using multiple delivery approaches including protein and mRNA electroporation and multiple viral vector platforms.
Scripps Research Translational Institute
$90000 - $130000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Design and execution of project plans involving characterization of signaling pathways, phosphoflow, immune cell profiling, cell processing from xenograft models, cytotoxicity, proliferation, activation, and survival assays with a strong focus on flow cytometry and ELISA. Gene editing of primary human immune cells using state of the art technologies like CRISPR, TALEN, and other endonucleases while using multiple delivery approaches including protein and mRNA electroporation and multiple viral vector platforms.
Dexcom Inc.
San Diego, CA
As the Director of Clinical Science and Strategy, you will provide leadership to the Global Clinical Science Team leveraging your scientific, medical, and therapeutic expertise along with executive management skills to drive the global clinical strategy. Expertise in medical writing, including authoring and leading clinical evidence reports, clinical study reports, and other reports needed for regulatory filings and meetings, in the US and globally.
Dexcom Inc.
$199600 - $332600 YEAR
San Diego, CA
As the Director of Clinical Science and Strategy, you will provide leadership to the Global Clinical Science Team leveraging your scientific, medical, and therapeutic expertise along with executive management skills to drive the global clinical strategy. Expertise in medical writing, including authoring and leading clinical evidence reports, clinical study reports, and other reports needed for regulatory filings and meetings, in the US and globally.
Platform Science
$158482 - $225000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe. 3+ years experience in mentorship or leadership roles, with the proven ability to provide guidance and support as a subject matter expert to other data team members and stakeholders.
Exokeryx
$125000 - $223200 YEAR
San Diego, CA
In addition, the Associate Director will have the opportunity to engage with other teams at Calibr-Skaggs including medicinal chemistry and cell biology groups to collaborate on a wide range of programs in infectious and neglected tropical diseases, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, and other rare disease indications. Calibr-Skaggs’ drug development portfolio spans a broad range of human diseases, including cancer, autoimmunity and inflammatory diseases, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, infectious and neglected tropical diseases, as well as age-related and degenerative diseases.
Archinect
$95000 - $120000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement.
Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
San Diego, CA
We also have other immune cell modulator candidates, including ANB033, an anti-CD122 antagonist antibody, entering a Phase 1 trial, and ANB101, a BDCA2 modulator antibody, in preclinical development. Our portfolio includes two checkpoint agonists: ANB032, our BTLA agonist, in a Phase 2b trial for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, and rosnilimab, our PD-1 agonist, in a Phase 2b trial for rheumatoid arthritis and in a Phase 2 trial for ulcerative colitis.
ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc.
$200000 - $220000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
Tactical delivery of programs according to established objectives and serve as a resource for education and dissemination of pertinent, clear, and balanced medical-scientific information to internal audiences (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, R&D, and Sales) and external audiences (healthcare professionals, consumers, patient organizations, distributors, etc.). As a field-based medical expert, the MSL supports ARS’s products and therapeutic areas by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships and acting as a conduit for timely knowledge exchange with key members of external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders towards optimized patient outcomes.
Avidity Biosciences
$80000 - $90000 Per year
San Diego, CA
Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies.
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